I'm always interested in hearing about the USMS demographics, but I couldn't find any information on USMS and college swimming. I was wondering roughly what percentage of US Masters swimmers swam in college and at what level. I also wanted to hear from you where you went, when, and what you loved / hated most about college swimming.
Swam for three years in college (Harvard, D1).
My shoulders blew up after my freshman year.
We did have a high attrition rate in my class.
One thing I did enjoy tremendously about my collegiate swimming experience was that none of us were tied to a swimming scholarship. No strings.
The training schedule was a struggle at times.
So we had both Saturday and Sunday morning workouts. That was, well, socially limiting.
-Rick
Hmm ... sounds exactly like my experience at Dartmouth.
I have no regrets about quitting after my freshman year though. I was just too burned out and injured to carry on. And I found it easier to meet people!
I have no doubt for those that did persevere that it was a uniquely formative experience.
Swam for three years in college (Harvard, D1).
My shoulders blew up after my freshman year.
We did have a high attrition rate in my class.
One thing I did enjoy tremendously about my collegiate swimming experience was that none of us were tied to a swimming scholarship. No strings.
The training schedule was a struggle at times.
So we had both Saturday and Sunday morning workouts. That was, well, socially limiting.
-Rick
Hmm ... sounds exactly like my experience at Dartmouth.
I have no regrets about quitting after my freshman year though. I was just too burned out and injured to carry on. And I found it easier to meet people!
I have no doubt for those that did persevere that it was a uniquely formative experience.
